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CITAM Valley Road
+254 709 861 150 valleyroad@citam.org 28 Valley Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
Our Legacy & Mission

Christ Is The Answer

A structural community of believers dedicated to transforming global spheres through scriptural authority and absolute integrity.

Who We Are

Rooted in Doctrine, Reaching the World

Established originally under the historical frameworks of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC), CITAM Valley Road has evolved into an autonomous, cross-generational hub operating from Nairobi, Kenya. Our focus remains uncompromised: driving a holistic gospel that addresses spiritual, physical, intellectual, and social transformations.

We operate out of the foundational conviction that Jesus Christ provides the definitive solutions to human fractures, systemic marketplace deviations, and societal leadership crises.

Our Vision

A community of believers impacting the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Our Mission

To know God and to make Him known through holistic ministry in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Our DNA

The Strategic Pillars of Our Character

These five non-negotiable spiritual anchors dictate our institutional operations, community care, and professional deployments.

Christ Centeredness

Jesus Christ remains the structural foundation and ultimate head of all our executions.

Absolute Integrity

Uncompromising honesty, ethical transparency, and alignment in private and public domains.

Community & Care

Nurturing sacrificial relationships through local Safari small groups and holistic mercy structures.

Accountability

Fostering mutual responsibility to spiritual structures, corporate standards, and state regulations.

Discipleship

Intentional mentoring paradigms designed to graduate believers into operational maturity.

Our Heritage

The Journey of Divine Expansion

From a tiny localized expatriate prayer group into a cross-border kingdom assignment spanning tens of thousands of souls.

1952

The Visionary Seed

PAOC Missionary John McBride arrives in Nairobi with an apostolic mandate. Initial English-speaking multi-racial worship clusters convene in Rahimtulla Hall near Jevanjee Street.

1960

The Valley Road Foundation

The ministry structurally relocates to 28 Valley Road. Rev. Richard Bombay completes construction of the very first sanctuary, dedicated on October 22, 1960, under the name Pentecostal Evangelistic Centre (PEC).

1970s

Transition to NPC

Under the strategic pastorate of Rev. Mervyn Thomas, the church expands and updates its nomenclature to Nairobi Pentecostal Church (NPC). The structural cross-shield logo and initial institutional constitution are drafted.

1980s

African Leadership & Explosive Growth

Following historical accelerations under Rev. Roy Upton and Rev. Dennis White, leadership smoothly shifts to Bishop Bonifes Adoyo, NPC’s first indigenous African Presiding Leader, marking monumental local scaling.

2003

Birth of CITAM Autonomous System

Nairobi Pentecostal Church rebrands officially to Christ Is the Answer Ministries (CITAM), registering as a completely autonomous independent entity under the Societies Act of Kenya to execute global operations.

2020

Strategic Future Deployment

The ministry governance baton passes down to the current Presiding Bishop, Rev. Calisto Odede. CITAM scales to over 38 unified assemblies locally and internationally, governing media platforms (HOPE FM/TV), schools, and university complexes.

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Presbytery & Oversight

Eldership & Pastoral Leadership

Meet the visionary, biblically grounded leadership ministers steering the congregation at CITAM Valley Road.

Rev. Dr. Calisto Odede

Rev. Dr. Calisto Odede

Presiding Bishop, CITAM
Rev. Jesse Mwai

Rev. Jesse Mwai

Senior Pastor & Regional Overseer
Rev. Benson Wendo

Rev. Leonard Too

Deputy Senior Pastor
Rev. Dr. Calisto Odede

Pastor Nelson Maina

Missions Pastor, CITAM Valley Road
Rev. Jesse Mwai

Pastor Wamboi Mburu

Councelling Pastor, CITAM Valley Road
Rev. Benson Wendo

Pastor Edith Mutisia

Women Ministry Pastor, CITAM Valley Road
Rev. Dr. Calisto Odede

Rev. Moffat Kamau

CARE Ministry Pastor, CITAM Valley Road
Rev. Jesse Mwai

Pastor Precious Call

Youth Pastor, CITAM Valley Road
Rev. Benson Wendo

Pastor Brenda Aluoch

Children Ministry Pastor, CITAM Valley Road

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

You can begin by attending services regularly and enrolling in membership or discipleship classes as guided by church leadership.

Yes. CITAM Valley Road offers discipleship and spiritual growth programs for different age groups.

Yes. Prayer requests and counseling appointments can be submitted through the contact or care ministry channels.

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